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R.W. Johnson, one of South Africa's foremost political scientists, joins me to discuss his recent writings about the strange mythologising of Africa's post-colonial leaders and anti-colonial struggle and the lessons for South Africa in this topic.
Some of RW Johnson's most well-known books include: South Africa; The First Man, the Last Nation (2004), South Africa's Brave New World (2009), How Long Will South Africa Survive?: The Looming Crisis (2015).
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 142]
Lessons of independence (I)
https://www.politicsweb.co.za/opinion/lessons-of-independence-i
Africa post-independence: Lessons for SA (II)
https://www.politicsweb.co.za/opinion/africa-postindependence-lessons-for-sa-ii
LINKS
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Afrikaanse kanaal: youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Twitter: twitter.com/ConCaracal
Minds: minds.com/Conscious_Caracal
R.W. Johnson, one of South Africa's foremost political scientists, joins me to discuss his recent writings about the strange mythologising of Africa's post-colonial leaders and anti-colonial struggle and the lessons for South Africa in this topic.
Some of RW Johnson's most well-known books include: South Africa; The First Man, the Last Nation (2004), South Africa's Brave New World (2009), How Long Will South Africa Survive?: The Looming Crisis (2015).
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 142]
Lessons of independence (I)
https://www.politicsweb.co.za/opinion/lessons-of-independence-i
Africa post-independence: Lessons for SA (II)
https://www.politicsweb.co.za/opinion/africa-postindependence-lessons-for-sa-ii
LINKS
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Afrikaanse kanaal: youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Twitter: twitter.com/ConCaracal
Minds: minds.com/Conscious_Caracal

![Thoughts from the dark continent | Discussion Stream
A casual discussion stream about some impressions and ideas Ive come to while growing up and traveling in southern Africa.
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 111]
Thorstein Veblen’s Theory of the Leisure Class—A Status Update:
https://quillette.com/2019/11/16/thorstein-veblens-theory-of-the-leisure-class-a-status-update/
Why dont you just emigrate? | Roman Cabanac
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7YZ0zIupxA&t=686s
LINKS
Bitvice: https://app.bitvice.io/r/RHE524W25
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Afrikaanse kanaal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConCaracal
Gab: https://gab.ai/ConsciousCaracal
Minds: https://www.minds.com/Conscious_Caracal
Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/conscious_caracal/ Thoughts from the dark continent | Discussion Stream](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fWDBBQc1gjg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Heart of Darkness: The Rwandan genocide | Rory Duncan
I am joined by Rory Duncan, a South African that recently posted a gripping Twitter thread detailing his experience of being in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide. We discuss his experience, what he saw, and what thoughts still linger with him today.
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 137]
Rorys thread: https://twitter.com/RoryDun76684897/status/1624276126682972161
Rory Duncan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoryDun76684897
LINKS
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Afrikaanse kanaal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConCaracal
Gab: https://gab.ai/ConsciousCaracal
Minds: https://www.minds.com/Conscious_Caracal
Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/conscious_caracal/ Heart of Darkness: The Rwandan genocide | Rory Duncan](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fqJMaBHGhBI/mqdefault.jpg)
![MeaningWave: Music and Meaning | Akira the Don
In this episode, I speak with Adam Akira the Don Narkiewicz, a British musician and producer and the creator of the MeaningWave genre of music. We discuss music and meaning, the psychology of music, being productive, and more.
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 171]
Akira the Don on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/akirathedon
Akira the Dons YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/akirathedon
Akira the Don link tree: https://linktr.ee/akirathedon
LINKS
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Afrikaanse kanaal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConCaracal
Minds: https://www.minds.com/Conscious_Caracal
Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/conscious_caracal/ MeaningWave: Music and Meaning | Akira the Don](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g7LZNJPhpnI/mqdefault.jpg)
![Everything you need to know about the Expropriation Act case | Wian Spies
I am joined by attorney Wian Spies, who attended the Expropriation Act case in the Cape Town High Court alongside AfriForum’s legal team as HurterSpies’ representative. We analyse the core arguments heard in court for and against the Expropriation Act, the debate over whether “nil compensation” means “no compensation,” share our thoughts on the case as a whole so far, and answer audience questions.
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 260]
Wian Spies on Twitter/X: https://x.com/wian_spies
LINKS
Afrikaanse kanaal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Support AfriForum by becoming a member: https://sluit-aan.afriforum.co.za/en?campaign=RoepToepCMO&leadSource=600060509
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ConCaracal
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bkCIv0ltXtmlMvC7AI2i0
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conscious-caracal/id1533787108 Everything you need to know about the Expropriation Act case | Wian Spies](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gH2LL-HEd7M/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Criminal Nature of Tyranny in South Africa | Gideon Joubert
I have a discussion with Gideon Joubert about the vast criminal underworld/networks that have developed in the country over the years - from zama-zamas (illegal miners) to cash-in-transit heists. We also discuss how these crime syndicates operate, where they get their weapons from and how they act in symbiosis with the government.
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 126]
Guerrilla Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paratus2014
Paratus website: http://paratus.info/
Paratus YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYPHTPi2wIsGfRPPEYptZQ/featured
LINKS
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Afrikaanse kanaal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConCaracal
Gab: https://gab.ai/ConsciousCaracal
Minds: https://www.minds.com/Conscious_Caracal
Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/conscious_caracal/ The Criminal Nature of Tyranny in South Africa | Gideon Joubert](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gpV5hAg1Tfc/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Afrikaner Problem | Discussion Stream
On this episode I discuss the Afrikaner Problem that empires, regimes and foreign interests have run into, and continue to run into, at the southern tip of Africa. The ideas discussed in this stream are highly influenced by the writing of N.P. van Wyk Louw in his book, Liberale Nasionalisme.
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 151]
LINKS
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Afrikaanse kanaal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConCaracal
Minds: https://www.minds.com/Conscious_Caracal The Afrikaner Problem | Discussion Stream](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gs5mvEPAlD8/mqdefault.jpg)
![The decentralisation of diplomacy | Alberto Miguel Fernandez
I am joined by retired United States diplomat Alberto Miguel Fernandez to discuss the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century, the current diplomatic crisis unfolding between the South African government and the Trump administration, his analysis of the recent expulsion of the South African ambassador from U.S., and more.
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 204]
LINKS
Afrikaanse kanaal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Support AfriForum by becoming a member: https://sluit-aan.afriforum.co.za/en?campaign=RoepToepCMO&leadSource=600060509
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ConCaracal
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bkCIv0ltXtmlMvC7AI2i0
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conscious-caracal/id1533787108 The decentralisation of diplomacy | Alberto Miguel Fernandez](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hEk78hv6S_s/mqdefault.jpg)

![2024 South African Election Results and Analysis | Discussion Stream
I unpack and analyze the final results of the 2024 South African national election and answer your questions.
~ [Stream of Consciousness Episode 181]
LINKS
Telegram: https://t.me/ConsciousCaracal
Afrikaanse kanaal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxEfPfXamLnyiGAGMC1Jug
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConCaracal
Minds: https://www.minds.com/Conscious_Caracal
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bkCIv0ltXtmlMvC7AI2i0
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conscious-caracal/id1533787108 2024 South African Election Results and Analysis | Discussion Stream](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hhYu7u2X2To/mqdefault.jpg)
